No Ifs, Just Ends and Butts – 2012 December 30, 2012
Posted by judylobo in Central Park Zoo, Mammals, Nature, photography, Traveling, Wildlife, Zoocation.Tags: baby animals, Central Park Zoo, nature, photography, Photography Workshop, travel, wildlife, zoocation
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It has been a great year for new faces, places and spaces. Thank you for coming along for the ride. For those that are looking for exciting zoo photo outings, on Saturday, February 2nd (Groundhog Day) I will be running a Winter Photo Adventure for adults and children at the Central Park Zoo. We will go on a family scavenger hunt in the zoo using our cameras. Ticket price includes 1 child and 1 adult. (Ages 6-18 with adult.) Sign up here – it is listed under ‘family programs.’ For those that want to plan ahead we also have a photo adventure on April 14th and April 28th. Check it out at the same site linked above.
In my eighth end of the year tradition, I bring you my closing photo montage and also take a look back at the new places that we have visited. Keeping up with tradition, I end the year with no ‘ifs,’ – just ends and butts. Looking forward to more zoocations in 2013. Wishing you all a very Happy Zoo Year!
Suncoast Bird Sanctuary, Indian Shores FL
The Florida Aquarium, Tampa FL
Livingston Ripley Waterfowl Conservancy, Litchfield, CT
Pumpkin Fun at the Central Park Zoo November 4, 2012
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: banded mongoose, Benny the dog, big cats, Central Park Zoo, Halloween, nature, Photography Workshop, pumpkins, Snow Monkey, wildlife, zoocation
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The day before Hurricane Sandy hit New York City we innocently enjoyed some pumpkin enrichment fun with many of the beautiful animals at the Central Park Zoo. Hope these photos make you smile as much as I did while taking the shots. There are still a few spaces left in my Fall Photo Workshop next Sunday, November 11th from 9 to 11 AM. Guaranteed fun. Click here and sign up.
That’s my dog Benny (above) showing off his Halloween costume. Sadly, Halloween was cancelled in the City but Benny got to wear his costume around Casa Lobo and get many treats.
If you subscribe to my weekly photos (and get them in your in-box) you are probably not able to view my videos from your inbox image. Just scroll up and click on the Blue link (which is the name of today’s send) and it will take you back to my ‘While at the Zoo’ website where you can watch today’s video selection – mongooses and pumpkin fun from 2011:
Safari West October 21, 2012
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: CA, nature, photography, Photography Workshop, Safari West, Santa Rosa, travel, wildlife, zoocation
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While visiting family in California this week we enjoyed an adventure at Safari West in Santa Rosa, CA. This AZA facility located on 400 gorgeous acres is fun for all. We toured in a terrific open vehicle while we oohed and aahed all of the wildlife in very close proximity. I highly recommend this place if you are in the area.
Only three weeks to go until my Central Park Zoo Fall Photography workshop, Sunday, November 11th from 9:00AM-11:00AM. There are a few spaces still available. Click on this Central Park Zoo link, read all about the workshop and sign up for some guaranteed photo fun. There are many programs and classes for all ages. Check them all out and plan for a fun fall and winter zoo experience.
Octoberfeast October 10, 2012
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: nature, photography, Photography Workshop, pumpkins, travel, Union Square Greenmarket
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I love October complete with it’s feast for the palette and the palate. It is filled with beautiful turning leaves, crisp air, blue skies and a cornucopia of color, texture and shapes. I was able to capture some of this at the union Square Greenmarket over the weekend. Check out your local farmer’s market to see what is happening in your area. Bring your camera and have some fun.
Only about a month to go until my Central Park Zoo Fall Photography workshop, Sunday, November 11th from 9:00AM-11:00AM. This class is filling up quickly. Click on this Central Park Zoo link read all about the workshop and sign up for some guaranteed photo fun. There are many programs and classes for all ages. Check them all out and plan for a fun fall and winter zoo experience.
Six Flags Wild Safari – 2012 September 23, 2012
Posted by judylobo in Animal Video, Baby Animals, Nature, photography, Wildlife, Zoo.Tags: animals, baby animals, Central Park Zoo, nature, photography, Photography Workshop, safari adventure, Six Flags Wild Safari, travel, wildlife, zoo website, zoocation, Zoos
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For the fourth time in so many years I traveled to Jackson, New Jersey with friends to experience the fun of the Six Flags Wild Safari adventure. The first time I visited Six Flags we drove our own car and had a blast. Since that time I have dipped into the Lobo piggy bank to experience their VIP private ‘off road’ adventure. I have loved it each time. Sorry to say they are renovating their entire park for the 2013 season. I am sure it will be fun – but I will cherish all of the good times we had in our private tours these past years. If you want to see what they are up to in the coming year, click on this link and watch the video.
Check out the woman’s expression in the first photo of today’s montage. I imagine she is thinking how she will explain this event to her insurance agent. If you are wondering – it all ended fine and she (and we) shared a hearty laugh over the entire rhino traffic jam situation.
If you subscribe to my weekly photos (and get them in your in-box) you are probably not able to view my videos from your inbox image. Just scroll up and click on the Blue link (which is the name of today’s send) and it will take you back to my ‘While at the Zoo’ website where you can watch today’s video selection below today’s montage from Wild Safari.
Finally, it is now officially fall and registration is open for my Central Park Zoo Fall Photography workshop. The workshop is Sunday, November 11th from 9:00AM-11:00AM. This class fills up quickly. Click on this Central Park Zoo link, read all about the workshop and sign up for some guaranteed photo fun. There are many programs and classes for all ages. Check them all out and plan for a fun fall and winter zoo experience.
This video bear and giraffe encounter was taken on a visit in 2010.
Bronx Zoo’s Tiger Cubs September 16, 2012
Posted by judylobo in Baby Animals, Nature, photography, Wildlife, Zoo.Tags: baby dwarf mongoose, Bronx Zoo, Central Park Zoo, nature, Photography Workshop, sifaka baby, tiger cubs, wildlife, zoocation
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Recent news that the Bronx Zoo had three tiger cubs sent me traveling north to the Bronx yesterday. Who doesn’t love tiger cubs? It was well worth the trip. The cubs are adorable. Other delightful surprises included rock hyrax babies, a whole bunch of dwarf mongoose babies, a young sifaka and brown ruffed lemur and an adorable young sea lion pup. All in all – a fine Saturday visit.
Don’t forget my Central Park Zoo Fall Photography workshop class has been moved to Sunday, November 11th from 9:00AM-11:00AM. The original date (Sunday, November 4th) conflicted with the NYC Marathon. This class fills up quickly. Click on this Central Park Zoo link, read all about the workshop and sign up for some guaranteed photo fun. There are programs and classes for all ages. Check them all out and plan for a fun fall and winter zoo experience.
York’s Wild Kingdom September 13, 2012
Posted by judylobo in Nature, photography, Wildlife, Zoo.Tags: Central Park Zoo, nature, nyc marathon, Photography Workshop, prairie dog habitat, travel, York's Wild Kingdom, zoocation
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On my recent mini-zoocation to visit good friends in New England we went to York’s Wild Kingdom in York Beach, Maine. The zoo is part of a larger amusement area in a lovely spot in Maine. It is open seasonally and if you are passing through the area I suggest a stop over. I especially found their prairie dog habitat quite a lot of fun.
A correction is in order: Last week I told you about my Central Park Zoo Fall Photography workshop. The date has been moved to Sunday, November 11th from 9:00AM-11:00AM. The original date (Sunday, November 4th) conflicted with the NYC Marathon. This class fills up quickly. Click on this Central Park Zoo link, read all about the workshop and sign up for some guaranteed photo fun. There are programs and classes for all ages. Check them all out and plan for a fun fall and winter zoo experience.
Cape Ann Whale Watch – Gloucester, MA September 9, 2012
Posted by judylobo in Baby Animals, Mammals, Nature, photography, Wildlife.Tags: Cape Ann Whale Watch, captain nick, Central Park Zoo, gloucester massachusetts, Mothers and calves, nature, Photography Workshop, travel, vacation, zoocation
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While visiting good friends in New England two weeks ago we opted for a sensational private whale watch off the coast of Gloucester, Massachusetts. It was a joyous adventure with the sighting of over 15 whales including some mothers and calves. When Captain Nick turned off the boat’s engine we could hear the whales breathing. Very exciting indeed. If you subscribe to my weekly photos (and get them in your in-box) you are probably not able to view my videos from your inbox image. Just scroll up and click on the Blue link (which is the name of today’s send) and it will take you back to my ‘While at the Zoo’ website where you can watch today’s video selection – beautiful whales.
It is getting to be that time of year when fall will soon bring some amazing colors. I will be leading a Fall Photography workshop, once again at the Central Park Zoo on Sunday, Nov 4, 2012 from 9:00AM-11:00AM. This class fills up quickly. Click on this Central Park Zoo link and sign up for some guaranteed photo fun before the zoo opens to the public.
Autumn at the Central Park Zoo November 6, 2011
Posted by judylobo in Black and White Ruffed Lemurs, Central Park Zoo, Sea Ducks, Sea LIons, Snow Monkeys.Tags: Photography Workshop
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Eastern standard time brings shorter Central Park Zoo hours. The zoo is now open daily from 10:00 to 4:30 until March 30th. Reminder: Next Sunday’s photo worksop for teens still has a few openings. Click here to sign up your favorite teenager. Fun and education are guaranteed.
Today’s photo visit to the Central Park Zoo introduces you to one of our new white-naped cranes, two Philippine ducks and a Texas Tortoise. Also find a gila monster, pink-eared ducks, emerald starling, poison dart frog, two snow monkeys, two muntjacs, a Rajah duck, snow leopard and more.
San Francisco Zoo October 23, 2011
Posted by judylobo in Animal Video, Baby Animals, Big Cats, Central Park Zoo, Nature, photography, Wildlife, Zoo.Tags: Photography Workshop, Vet Tech
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Last week found us on the West Coast visiting family. A trip to the terrific, ever growing San Francisco Zoo is always on a West Coast agenda. Enjoy some of my photos below.
Today is my fall photography workshop at the Central Park Zoo. The class is sold out and should be lots of fun — think pumpkins.
There are lots of other fun and interesting classes going on at the zoo through March. For instance, on Saturday, November 5th, our terrific Vet Tech is giving a class on what it is like to take care of all of the animals in the zoo. Check it out and the other classes here.
Watch as gorilla Baby Hasani tries desperately to get one of the other gorillas to play with him. Shot on June 5, 2010
While at the Zoo 